Airborne sensor integration for quick reaction programs

Gregory Gosian; Kenneth Mason; Thomas Servoss; Bernard Brower; Matthew Pellechia

doi:10.1117/12.850622

24 April 2010 Airborne sensor integration for quick reaction programs

Gregory Gosian, Kenneth Mason, Thomas Servoss, Bernard Brower, Matthew Pellechia

Proceedings Volume 7668, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications VII; 76680B (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850622
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

In this paper we present an approach to integrate sensors to meet the demanding requirements of Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) airborne programs. Traditional airborne sensors are generally highly integrated and incorporate custom sensor technologies and interfaces. Custom solutions and new technologies often require significant engineering to achieve a high technology readiness level (TRL) and to meet the overall mission objective. Our approach differs from traditional approaches in that we strive to achieve an integrated solution through regular review, assessment, and identification of relevant industry "best athlete" technologies. Attention is focused on solution providers that adhere to standard interfaces and formats, incorporate non-proprietary techniques, are deemed highly-reliable/repeatable, and enable assembly production. Processes and engineering tools/methods have traditionally been applied to dozens of longer-acquisition space-based ISR programs over 50 years. We have recently leveraged these techniques to solve airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission challenges. This presentation describes and illustrates key aspects and examples of these techniques, solving real-world airborne mission needs.

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Gregory Gosian, Kenneth Mason, Thomas Servoss, Bernard Brower, and Matthew Pellechia "Airborne sensor integration for quick reaction programs", Proc. SPIE 7668, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications VII, 76680B (24 April 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850622

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